# Topographical Lanterns The Erwin Zwiers 'Twisted Lights' Manipulate Natural Materials By Amelia Roblin | Published 2010-10-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/erwin-zwiers-twisted-lights References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2010/10/13/twisted-lights-by-erwin-zwiers/) & [erwinzwiers.nl](http://www.erwinzwiers.nl/) Erwin Zwiers' 'Twisted Lights' are handmade illuminators sculpted into [organic forms from natural materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lapso). Using [processed plywood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flatpack-timber-lamp), wrapped and molded from smooth and slender timber slivers, the designer has created compelling compositions that make these [pendant lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/warp-lamp) so much more than simple lighting pieces. Each with its one-of-a-kind depth and form, these Erwin Zwiers 'Twisted Lights' have an artisan's allure that will warm up even the coolest spaces. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Organic Lighting Design:** Handmade illuminators sculpted into organic forms from natural materials provide disruptive innovation opportunities for the lighting industry. - **Artisanal Home Decor:** One-of-a-kind depth and form in Erwin Zwiers' 'Twisted Lights' present disruptive innovation opportunities in the home decor industry. - **Sustainable Plywood Utilization:** Processed plywood utilization provides disruptive innovation opportunities for the woodworking industry in creating unique lighting fixtures. ### Where This Applies - **Lighting:** Erwin Zwiers' 'Twisted Lights' provide disruptive innovation opportunities in handmade, organic lighting design. - **Home Decor:** Erwin Zwiers' 'Twisted Lights' present disruptive innovation opportunities in artisanal home decor. - **Woodworking:** Processed plywood utilization provides disruptive innovation opportunities for the woodworking industry in creating unique lighting fixtures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sculptural Wooden Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arc-lamp.md) - [Recycled Material Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zbozhzha-pendant-light.md) - [Organically Inspired Light Fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tom-rossau1.md) - [Organically Shaped Shadow Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loops-lamp.md) - [Outdoor Twisted Light Lanterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twist-camping-lantern.md) - [Organic Paper-Like Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farolito.md) - [Evening Sky-Inspired Lighting Fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evening-sky.md) - [Maze-Inspired 3D-Printed Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maze-lamp.md) - [Handmade Lamp Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/see-earth.md)